At the National Aviation Center, one of our most common tasks is helping people to get their aircraft registration. We have plenty of forms that allow them to do so. Beyond that, we offer renewal forms that help folks to maintain their registration. When you seek to get this registration, it’s important to note if…
Month: December 2022
The Necessity of FAA Registration
Have you ever wondered “why do I need FAA registration for my airplane?” Many fliers over the years have asked that question. After all, you pay for your plane; you paid to learn how to fly it, why should you have to pay this other fee? According to the FAA itself, the 1944 “Convention on…
What Happens if You Miss FAA Registration Renewal?
If you own a plane, you know how important your FAA registration is. Maintaining this registration is important, because it means that you can fly legally. However, sometimes things come up, you get busy and maybe forget, and renewal may just slip your mind. The FAA wants you to get your FAA registration renewal. As…
Little Known Facts about Airplane Registration
Airplanes are one of the most recent forms of transportation. By that same token, airplane registration became mandatory more recently than most people might think. For example, according to the FAA, registration of an airplane didn’t become mandatory until the “Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938.” At that time, in their words “provided for recording of…
FAA Registry Renewal
Getting your plane on the Aircraft Registry is important. That will help to make sure that you’re flying legally and safely. However, it’s important to stay on the renewal, too. That registration expires. When it does, you want to make sure that you maintain it. If you don’t, you won’t be able to legally fly.…
Learning to Fly and Receiving a Pilot’s License
So you have been inspired to learn how to fly a plane; what next? First, you must ask yourself, “Am I ready to commit to the time and money it takes to become a pilot?” If the answer is yes, then the next question you will need to ask yourself is, “What would I learn…
The Difference Between Flying Biplanes and Aerobatic Planes
Similar questions circulate between many pilots. One of which is, “What is the difference between flying a biplane and an aerobatic plane?” First of all, when envisioning a biplane you should see a classic, World War I-looking aircraft. Biplanes have two sets of wings, one above and one below the body of the aircraft, which…
Preparing to Fly Internationally on a Private Aircraft
Exploring a new country is on most people’s bucket list. It’s easy to obtain a plane ticket and fly on a commercial flight, but when it comes to private flights the process may become a little more complicated. Some of the many things you should remember about flying internationally on a private aircraft are the…
Following Proper Protocol
Flying an airplane is an exhilarating experience, and liberating. However, it is also important to remember the safety measures which need to be taken, no matter how experienced of a plane owner or pilot you are. Aircraft security should never be forgotten about, and it’s important to fully know and understand your aircraft if you…
Finding Time for Aircraft Registration through FAA
In many cases vehicle and aircraft registration through FAA can be cumbersome and time-consuming. The fact of the matter is while registration is very important to aircraft owners, there never feels like a decent time to get it done. For the situations, using a third party is the most convenient choice to make. The FAA requires…